Scotch Whisky Association

Scotch whisky exports reached £5.4 billion in 2024, representing 1.4 billion 70cl bottles – or 44 bottles every second, according to the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA). The ...

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has criticised the Chancellor’s decision to further increase duty on Scotch Whisky has broken the Prime Minister’s commitment to "back Scotch producers ...

Several of Scotland's business and sector organisations have called on the UK government to reduce the tax burden on Scotland's national drink ahead of the 30 October ...

Scotch Whisky exports have faced a significant decline in the first half of 2024, with an 18% year-on-year, according to figured released by the Scotch Whisky Association ...

One year after the 10.1% hike in alcohol duty, gin and whisky makers say the boom industry has been stifled. The August 2023 hike, the largest in ...

This week (15-17 May) the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) will visit Washington DC and, alongside the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), meet with members ...

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has applauded the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's decision to extend the alcohol duty freeze until February 2025, stating that a duty rise ...

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has unveiled a new partnership with Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) to combat underage drinking in key regions across Scotland. The SWA, through ...

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has announced that the global export value of Scotch reached £5.6 billion in 2023, equivalent to 1.35 billion 70cl bottles (43 per ...

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has praised the Chancellor's decision to maintain the current 10.1% alcohol duty rates, providing a much-needed reprieve for the sector, saying that ...

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has reported a rebound in visitor numbers to Scotch Whisky visitor centres across Scotland, reaching over 2 million in 2022, marking ...

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has secured certification trademark status for 'Scotch Whisky' in Hong Kong, ensuring that only whiskies produced in Scotland following strict guidelines ...

The Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) has released new figures demonstrating that exports in the first half of 2023 are continuing to deliver for the UK economy, ...

The whisky industry has expressed deep concerns over the 10.1% rise in alcohol duty which came into effect on 1 August, warning of potentially severe consequences ...